There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Nelson by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Coventry to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain Preston - Colne / ...
4h 3m£49–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coventry to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
5h 11m£19–24Drive 134.3 mi
- Drive from Coventry to Nelsoncar 134.3 mi
2h 24m£34–49Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rose Grovetrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
4h 47m£55–88
Coventry to Nelson by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Nelson is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Nelson is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Interchange via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Nelson via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Coventry and Nelson is 149 miles. The road distance is 135.1 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Coventry to Nelson, including transfers.
Coventry to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coventry station.
Coventry to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Nelson is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Coventry to Nelson via Preston in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coventry to Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Coventry to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Rose Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coventry to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Coventry to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Coventry to Nelson train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Nelson is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Coventry to Nelson.
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